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Thursday, May 21, 2020
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Thursday, May 21, 2020
Health Ministry backs allowing indoor gatherings of up to 50 people
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleHealth Minister Yuli Edelstein is seeking to permit indoor gatherings of up to 50 people.
According to a statement from the ministry, Edelstein has instructed the director-general to approve the measure.
The gatherings can only be held if those present keep a distance and wear masks, it adds.
The Health Ministry is also seeking to reduce the space required between employees under which they may work without masks, from 1.5 meters to 1.2.
Edelstein says “now is the time to open,” but warns, “we cannot be complacent.”
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